On November 1, 2023 the New Holland Police Department received information regarding an ongoing sexual abuse of a child that was between the ages of 4- 10 years of age by Richard Sherman. The victim in this case was forensically interviewed, and during the course of this interview, there was a disclosure confirming this sexual abuse. As a result of this disclosure, Richard Sherman was interviewed by police, and during the course of this interview, Richard Sherman admitted to several forms of sexual contact with this child. As a result, Richard Sherman was charged by the New Holland Police with:

Rape of a Child

Aggravated Indecent Assault

Indecent Assault

Corruption of Minors

+ several other sexually based offenses

Richard Sherman is in custody, and was arraigned before MDJ Jonathan Heisse. Richard Sherman is awaiting his preliminary hearing.

Richard Sherman is presumed innocent.